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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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